Maria Johnson
Olympia,WA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Cottages at Lacey
11.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols.
Student Nurse
St. Clare Progressive Care Unit
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff members.
Psychiatric Child Care counselor 1, Institutional Counselor 3
Child Study and Treatment Center
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Facilitated therapeutic group activities to enhance social skills and promote emotional regulation.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and monitor progress.
- Respond to emergency situations.
- Train staff in de-escalation and restraint techniques.
- Conduct formal and informal debriefings after significant events.
Mental Health Technician
Wellfound Behavioral Hospital
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Tacoma Community College
08.2025
Bachelors Degree - Psychology
University of Washington
06.2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
Awards
Tacoma Community College Dean’s List
Timeline
Student Nurse
St. Clare Progressive Care Unit
07.2025 - 08.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Cottages at Lacey
11.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Child Care counselor 1, Institutional Counselor 3
Child Study and Treatment Center
03.2021 - 12.2023
Mental Health Technician
Wellfound Behavioral Hospital
05.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelors Degree - Psychology
University of Washington
Associates Degree - Nursing
Tacoma Community College
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